Navigation, Climbing, Caving, First Aid, Winter Skills, Expeditions & Group Events

Course Director | Guy Wilson

Guy is an experienced outdoor enthusiast spending all of his free time in the British Mountains and the European Alps. Guy has hiked, climbed, skied all around the world  including significant alpine ascents throughout Europe and Alaska. Since qualifying as a teacher in 2007 he has had a career change and has chosen to spend more time in the mountains. He currently lives between Chamonix in the French Alps and the UK, depending on the season. When not working in the outdoors, Guy manages to get out most days, climbing, trekking and skiing. Guy holds the Summer Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, Single Pitch Award and Mountaineering Instructor Award.
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML(W),SPA, MIA 


Pure Outdoor Admin | Jennifer Lee

Jennifer makes sure everyone is in the right place at the right time and answers the calls in the Pure Outdoor office. She loves laminating, orange quality streets and fondant fancies. She wants a dog, a basket for the front of her bike and a new pair of skis for her birthday. After 3 years skiing in Chamonix, she moved back to the UK where she is now living in Sheffield.

Instructor | Liam Irving 

Liam is a highly qualified outdoor professional who holds many qualifications including the Winter Mountain Leader Award and Single Pitch Award. He is a member of MLTA and is currently working towards the Mountaineering Instructor Award. As a keen surfer, raft guide, sailing instructor, kayak and canoe coach, Liam is as happy in the water as he is on the mountains, and has extensive experience operating in very remote locations. His enthusiasm for mountaineering has taken him throughout Europe,the Andes, New Zealand Alps and Himalayas. Liam has worked in the Outdoor Industry and TV industry for 9 years. 
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML(W), SPA

Instructor | Becky Coles

Becky has climbed and trekked on all 7 continents but enjoys, equally, to get out  into the British hills and particularly loves spending time in Scotland during the winter. Currently she is frantically trying to finish a PhD in Glacial Geomorphology at the University of Sheffield, where she is based, close to the Peak District. Being a Mountain Leader (Summer and Winter qualified)  for over 8 years, as well as a rock climbing instructor (Single Pitch Award and Mountain Instructor Award trained), she has always been active in outdoor instruction. This has involved working throughout the UK, as well as leading expeditions abroad which has taken her from Madagascar to South Georgia, Antarctica. She is a member (trainee) of the Associatation of Mountain Instructors and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML(W),SPA, Aspirant MIA


Instructor | Dave Chapman 

Dave has worked as an outdoor instructor for the last 5 years and is currently based in the highlands of Scotland, he spends his free time climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing and skiing! Dave has climbed all around the world including the European Alps, Canada, USA, Sweden, Norway and Poland. He holds the MIA and Winter ML and is currently working towards the MIC . Dave is a qualified Wilderness First Responder and has several years of Scottish Mountain rescue experience. When not climbing mountains, he can be found climbing trees as a qualified tree surgeon!
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML(W),SPA, MIA 


Instructor | Simon Verspeak

Simon lives in North Wales most of the time but can also be found out in the French Alps or up in Scotland. Simon has been working in Outdoor education for many years through a number of Outdoor centres and providers. He holds the Mountaineering Instructor Award, Summer and Winter Mountain Leader certificates and Single Pitch Award. Simon is a keen adventurer whether it be climbing up or skiing down as long as its in the mountains! Simon has a passion for geography and has a BSc from the University of Wales. He is an active member of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team and a full member of AMI. He also has a dark side and may also be found in a boat on whitewater or on a mountain bike!
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML(W),SPA, MIA 


Instructor | Claudia Sarner

Having a background in Natural Sciences, Claudia quickly discovered that climbing and scrambling in the mountains was more fun than mapping them! Since then, 15 years in the outdoor industry has taken her to France, Slovenia, Norway, Sweden, and Austria – plus a lot closer to home in between. Her passion for wild and beautiful places is matched only by that for teaching and sharing them with others. As well as a long-held enthusiasm for climbing and mountaineering, she’s a keen canoeist (also a Coach) and occasionally pops down a cave.
Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S),SPA


Instructor | Andy Wardle

From a young age I was lucky enough to be involved in hill walking and other outdoor activities. This developed into a keen interest in climbing whilst studying engineering at University where I undertook many trips to popular climbing destinations around Britain and also gained early Alpine climbing experience. Following University I entered a career as an Army Officer. Whilst gaining real leadership experience in testing environments, I dedicated my free time to building a wealth of international mountaineering experience as well as leading adventurous training expeditions abroad. In 2007 the lure of the hills became too much and I left the forces to share my love of the mountains with others.
Outdoor Qualifications: MIC


Instructor | Adam Evans

Adam has worked professionally in adventure activities for over ten years. He is a fully qualified Cave Instructor and a member of the Association of Caving Instructors and now one of the UK’s key vertical caving providers. Caving and Canoeing are his technical specialties. He loves all of his work, from descending big caves, leading canoe expeditions to a windy day on the hills teaching navigation. He guides and teaches groups and individuals in a multitude of environments both British and foreign, from crags, mountains and caves to lakes and rivers.
Outdoor Qualifications : CIC, UKCC 5*, SPA, ML(S) (the list goes on)

Instructor | Stuart Lade

Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), ML (W),  SPA, MIA Aspirant

Instructor | Polly Harmer

Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), SPA, MIA Aspirant

Instructor | Carl Betts

Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), SPA









Instructor |  Gerald Davidson

Outdoor Qualifications: ML(S), IML









Instructor |  Jon Sanders

Outdoor Qualifications: ML (S), ML(W), SPA, MIA, MIC Training










Instructor |  Rick Cotgreave


Outdoor Qualifications: MIA